AK YUM TEMPLE

AK YUM TEMPLE - Location : south of the south dyke of the west Baray. - Access : enter and leave it from the south dyke of the Baray. - Date : 7th century to 9th century (609, 704,800). - King : Jayavarman 1st and Jayavarman 2nd. - Religion : Hinduism (Siva). - Art-style : Kompon Preah. - Clearance and excavation by Mr. George Trouve 1933-1935. BACKGROUND Ak Yum Temple was built of brick, which stood on a high base with 3 levels, opened to the east with 3 false doors and formerly covered by timber-roof and enclosed by a brick wall, but today only vestiges remain. Every level consisted 4 brick towers, which makes a total of 12 brick towers. It was one of the pre-historic sites in the Angkor Park. According the inscription found on the pillars give the details of the date (609, 704, and 800) for Ak Yum Temple. Evidence of a Siva linga and some sacred depository has also been found in this site.